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Course on Hawaiian Dance and Culture
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HKIHA is offering a short course on Hawaiian Dance and Culture to members and the public. The course is particularly suitable for individuals who wish to acquire more knowledge about Hawaii before planning a visit, or to learn more about Hula and the Hawaiian culture after.
The following topics are covered:
- The islands of Hawaii, their landscape and character
- History of Hawaii, origins of its people and their influence on Hawaiian culture
- Steps and movements of Hula, including performance of a complete Hula dance
- Hula implements, Hula Auana (Modern Hula) and Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)
- Modern and traditional Hawaiian cuisine
 
Classes meet once a week for five weeks. The course fee is $1,200. The next class will start in mid-August. For enrolment and further information, please contact HKIHA at HKIHA@cnconsultants.com.
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We welcome Mr and Mrs Yeung, who join us from Scaborough, Canada as our most senior International Members. Mr and Mrs Yeung first learnt about Hula when they visited Hawaii some 30 years ago! Their life-long passion for Hula indicated that it is an art enjoyable by the young and the senior alike.
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Olympic Torch Relay
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Members of the HKIHA gave strong support to the Olympic Torch Relay in Hong Kong on 2nd May by organising and participating in various activities. Please see these photos taken on the day of the event.
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Olympic Torch Relay
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| Announcement |
Hawaii Family Festival
19, 20, 26, 27 July 2008
Two of Hawaii's contemporary music legends, Nathan Aweau and Nohelani Cypriano, will bring the romance of Hawaiian culture to audiences at the family festival in Hong Kong.
Nathan Aweau is renowned for his charismatic voice and extraordinary falsetto. A three-time winner of Hawaii's Male Vocalist of the Year award, his repertoire is richly diverse. Aweau will perform on July 19 at North District Town Hall and on July 20 at Tai Po Civic Centre.
Singer, pianist and composer Nohelani Cypriano is a leading figure in the Hawaiian music scene, whose powerful vocals have won her the Na Hoku Hanohano Award (Hawaiian Grammy) four times. Accompanied by her wonderful musicians and hula dancers, she will give performances on July 26 and 27 at Yuen Long Theatre and Tuen Mun Town Hall respectively.
Our Executive Director, Stephanie, will be coordinating the purchase of tickets for this event. Please contact her at HKIHA@cnconsultants.com.
Ticket prices: $50 (only at Yuen Long Theatre), $80, $120
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Members' corner
Do send us your question if you wish to get other members' advice or suggestion on any matters of interest!
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